Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!
House in Lake Champlain, VT
13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Oyster Haven is a renovated circa 1830 farmhouse that combines vintage charm with all the modern conveniences, including a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with two ovens and an enormous central island perfect for large family gatherings.
Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, this immaculate and comfortable vacation home boasts an acre and a half of property that includes a deck, a large patio with a fire pit, and a grassy yard that stretches out to where stairs lead down to a private beach. With 250 feet of lake frontage, a dock, two kayaks, a canoe, a stand-up paddle board, and a mooring for those who wish to bring or rent a motorboat or sailboat, guests can find a whole host of outdoor activities without ever leaving the back yard.
Located very close to the Adirondack Mountains, enjoy hiking in the summer and outstanding skiing on Whiteface Mountain in the winter. The Fall also provides for breathtaking leaf turning color!
So much history in the area, with museums featuring the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The portion of the lake off our back yard was the site of the Battle of Valcour of the Revolutionary War! Attractions nearby include Ausable Chasm with rafting (even white water), tours, and even rock climbing. The area has a winery tour and a current explosion of craft breweries to visit. We have a connection with The Valcour Brewing Company located in The Old Stone Barracks on the old Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
For those planning a wedding in the area, we are located right next door to the Valcour Conference Center which hosts year round weddings and receptions. Our home is a short walk to this venue and perfect for housing out of town wedding guests.
Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, this immaculate and comfortable vacation home boasts an acre and a half of property that includes a deck, a large patio with a fire pit, and a grassy yard that stretches out to where stairs lead down to a private beach. With 250 feet of lake frontage, a dock, two kayaks, a canoe, a stand-up paddle board, and a mooring for those who wish to bring or rent a motorboat or sailboat, guests can find a whole host of outdoor activities without ever leaving the back yard.
Located very close to the Adirondack Mountains, enjoy hiking in the summer and outstanding skiing on Whiteface Mountain in the winter. The Fall also provides for breathtaking leaf turning color!
So much history in the area, with museums featuring the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The portion of the lake off our back yard was the site of the Battle of Valcour of the Revolutionary War! Attractions nearby include Ausable Chasm with rafting (even white water), tours, and even rock climbing. The area has a winery tour and a current explosion of craft breweries to visit. We have a connection with The Valcour Brewing Company located in The Old Stone Barracks on the old Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
For those planning a wedding in the area, we are located right next door to the Valcour Conference Center which hosts year round weddings and receptions. Our home is a short walk to this venue and perfect for housing out of town wedding guests.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Champlain, VT
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
As always, Oyster Haven is a wonderful place to stay! Everything is immaculate, comfortable and well appointed. We look forward each year to our week on the lake!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the home. Everything was as described, beds were comfy, beach/boats/fire pit were lots of fun.
5.0 / 5.0
This was one of the most magical places I’ve ever stayed. The pictures in the listing don’t do it justice. Don’t hesitate to book
5.0 / 5.0
Oyster haven was a beautiful place to rest on the lake or play in the backyard any game you could think of (the grassy backyard was awesome)!
The house AC worked great. The kayaks were great! The paddle boards were missing the rudders but still usable. The kitchen was a gathering place and fully stocked. We would definitely return! The beds were very comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed in the Oyster House 3 or 4 times now. It is such a wonderful home. I love the amazing yard off the back, overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain! The bay is sandy and calm for kayaks and paddle boards. Waking up and looking over the lake. We never feel crowded! In fact it also allows us to be hospitable to welcome and enjoy other family we are visiting there on the lake. Highly recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
We gathered to celebrate my mother's life and stayed at Oyster Haven.
If you are judging Oyster Haven from the location, sights, beauty of the house, and everything else you can think of, Oyster Haven is not just a great choice but your only choice, in my opinion.
If you want the added bonus of a house that you know is filled with family joy & love from the moment you step in and walk around, then reach out and immediately book Oyster Haven.
With much appreciation,
Andy Ryan
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed here for the total eclipse in 2024. We had three families and the place was great. We want to come back and explore, there were so many interesting places we didn't have time to see.
5.0 / 5.0
Oyster Haven is a wonderful family getaway. Tim and Laura have thought of everything to make the stay as relaxing and fun as possible. We’ll definitely be back again.
5.0 / 5.0
Can’t say enough. Beautiful property and views. Perfect for active family. Very private. Home nicely childproof. Lots of space. Owners clearly thought of many little things that made our stay very comfortable. Loved it and hope to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything we needed was there, great yard and beach and house!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. Tim was easy to reach and was a great host. The kids loved the kayaks and all the games. The beds were very comfortable and we loved all the outdoor seating. We spent most of our time on our boat and exploring Valcour island.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our second stay at your property. What an amazing place!! The improvements to the beach and steps were awesome. The beach and location is amazing. We’re so grateful for a wonderful time!
4.0 / 5.0
The house was large and very nicely decorated. Kids enjoyed the ping pong in the basement. The views from the backyard were beautiful. The owners were very responsive and helpful both before, during, and after our stay. I gave only 4 stars because we are light sleepers, and house is situated close to a busy highway and a train also passed through the area several times a night. Also, if you are considering bringing a dog, we found out that the shore is lined with burr plants that became tangled easily in our doodles coat and we could not have them at the waters edge. It was October so not sure if they are there in the summer months as well. The private waterfront access would be very nice in the summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great House in great location.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our second summer staying for a week at Oyster Haven. Our multi generation group enjoyed every aspect of the property. The outside space can’t be beat - from the expansive back yard to the private beach area with use of kayaks and a canoe. We all love this property!
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed on Lake Champlain before, but this property was even better. The house was very spacious, very clean, and very homey. We came with another family with 6 kids (11-17yrs) between us. We enjoyed the tubes, boogie boards, kayaking, canoeing, and SUPs. Great outdoor spaces. It’s the perfect place for a family lake vacation. We hope to rent this property again! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect in Every Way
We loved our stay at Oyster Haven. The house was comfortable, spacious, and accommodated four couples nicely. There were so many places to gather to eat, hang out, and play games, and the lake view was absolutely stunning. Groceries and supplies were close by in Plattsburgh, and there was so much to see and do within a short drive. We recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing lakefront getaway. Thanks for a great stay!
4.0 / 5.0
Very relaxing
Great stay, our visit was a fishing trip for our grandson's graduation. One of his fishing goals was to catch a pike. He accomplished that goal during our stay at Oyster Haven. It’s hard to describe how excited he was. We had a great time .
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing home for an annual family trip
I cannot say enough good things about this property and it’s host! The pictures do not do it justice, the house is big and spacious and homey. It included everything we needed. The fire pit, yard, and lake were literal perfection. We kayaked, paddle boarded and just enjoyed our time being outdoors. My 8 year old particularly loved the kids room off the kitchen and the ping pong!! We ventured out to Ausable Chasm and a few breweries in the area but we all just wanted to enjoy the house and the perfect weather we had. We had to reach out to the hosts and Tim was kind, responded quickly and such a nice gentleman. If your on the fence about this house, don’t be. It’s perfect!
4.0 / 5.0
The Lake in June
Oyster Haven is a great place to stay. Clean, well-kept and plenty of amenities. Also close to places of interest like Ausable Chasm.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Lake front
My family and I had a great time at this lake house. Overall was a great place accommodating all of us (kids and adults). We made use of the kayaks and other items on the outside shed, kids and adults we all had fund using them and being on the water. The water was still too cold for some of us but that did not stop us from being on it. The only suggestion would be to update the stove, its workable but it could be upgraded to meet the needs of those of us who enjoy cooking variety.
5.0 / 5.0
College graduation weekend
This was a beautiful Farm house on a spacious piece of property which has all the necessary amenities. It was clean and ready to enjoy as we truly did.
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing and enjoyable stay on Lake Champlain in Peru New York
We had a wonderful stay in Peru New York on beautiful Lake Champlain. The house we stayed at was absolutely gorgeous. It was very relaxing and comfortable. I look forward to another stay in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Lakefront Home
This is a beautiful home and property on Lake Champlain. The house has been updated and decorated to perfection. The pictures are great but it is so much nicer in person. We loved the kitchen and the gathering area with a large table we could all sit around for game nights. The deck and firepit patio are amazing! Close to the house, great lighting for after dark, a large firepit and very comfortable seating. Loved the wicker seating set!! The water front area is sandy and the kids had fun playing in the sand. The water was very warm and it was really nice having it stay shallow for quite a ways out. The kids could play, swim, kayak and paddle board without us needing to worry about them being in deep, over their head water. It made it very enjoyable. Tim was great about answering messages both before and while we were there and was very responsive when we had a small issue that needed to be fixed. We had a great time and greatly enjoyed our stayed there. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in that area.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Lake House in a Beautiful Part of NY State
Our vacation expectations were absolutely exceeded with this rental.
Oyster Haven is a beautiful old farm house sitting right on Lake Champlain. It feels very secluded and it was easy to forget we were just a few miles from Plattsburgh and not in a remote area. The house has a ton of character yet has all of the modern updates one would hope for in a vacation home. The kitchen/dining area is where we spent almost all of our time when we weren't outside or boating on the lake. The house is large enough that you can 'get away' from each other to read or relax without feeling like you are apart from the action.
We brought a croquet set and had epic games on the giant lawn overlooking the lake (croquet in our family is more of a blood sport!). We kayaked, canoed and also rented a pontoon boat from the marina down the road. We were able to dock the boat on the dock itself but also had the ability to using their mooring buoy if we needed it due to bad weather.
The house has more than 200 feet of lake front beach and there are fewer rocks on the shore now as my 3 year old granddaughter spent her time trying to fill the lake up with them!
Tim and Laura (the owners) were extremely helpful and very responsive to our questions. Make sure you check out the pictures in the kitchen and see if you can figure out how many kids and grandkids they have - truly blessed family.
If you wonder how much we all loved it we have already reserved it for two weeks next summer!
FIVE STARS only because I can't give more!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful week
Our group of 9 had an incredible week at this property. The outdoor space, from the deck and patio to the beach and lake, can’t be beat. We started our days with breakfast overlooking the water and often ended our days by sitting around the fire pit. We fished, swam, kayaked, built sandcastles, floated and relaxed. The house itself was spacious and offered opportunities for us all to be together as well as space for privacy. Already we have begun to think about returning next summer.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home
This property had every thing you needed and more. Very spacious home, great views, quiet lake cove with sandy beach, unlike many properties on this lake with large boulders.
Definitely would recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect lake vacation
Our group of 10 had an outstanding time. We stayed for a week and hiked a mountain, visited Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain, and spent a ton of time on the water. Highly recommend Adirondacks Boat Rental for a day out on a pontoon boat. The lake was amazing and the house had everything you need for a great time (including 4 kayaks, a canoe, and two paddle boards). Kitchen was well appointed, beds were comfy, and there was plenty of room for our entire group. Tim was quick to respond to any questions even before we checked in. Highly recommend!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend
We highly recommend this place for anybody who likes to enjoy nature. The owners were very thoughtful and have everything you may want to relax in this house from kitchen utensils, TV, comfortable beds, spacious rooms, toys for kids, ping pong table, barbecue area, fire pit with such comfy furniture around d it that you want to stay there all night. Supplies for lake activities and fun.
Amazing, amazing ….
We hope to be back. Thank you very much Tim and family!
5.0 / 5.0
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER
Lost for words! This property went above and beyond from what I had imagined. Such a beautiful house with an AMAZING view of the lake! Everything was set up with nothing but perfection! I can go on and on with how great this house is, but overall very satisfied with my stay and will be returning in the future!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful winter getaway
The house and host exceeded expectations. The view is stunning!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect getaway - exceptionally clean, cozy, with phenomenal views and so much more
We had such a wonderful time closing summer season at this gorgeous renovated farm house! We cannot say enough great things about it! Both kids and adults also had a terrific time on the water with kayaks and paddle boards as well as by the fire pit at night. We hope and cannot wait to return next summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful family vacation home
Beautiful home and perfectly represented by photos. If you want a family vacation with kids and grandparents this is the place. Large backyard for the kids to run around and be safe. Water was shallow for the little ones, and the paddle boards, kayaks, rowboat and sandy beach we all enjoyed . Lots of stairs to get to water so it was harder for my 90 year old mom to get to but she did with our help. Perfect view from the deck. A most pleasant stay. Little extra touches from the owners. Highly recommend .
5.0 / 5.0
Great house, great location!
Our family had a fantastic time at Oyster Haven. Can’t say enough about the house - it’s clean and cozy with plenty of room to spread out. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the kids (and grownups) had a blast swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and making sand castles. The owners are wonderful and very responsive. Perfect summer vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot
House, amenities, and host were all great. View was amazing.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Home
Our family was highly impressed with this home. We loved the outdoor area and lake access. The backyard was great for kids and many activities. The home easily accommodated a large family, was clean and well kept. No complaints!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing family oriented home
Wow!!! Our first time vacationing in upstate NY. OysterHaven was more than we even hoped for. It was clean, well appointed and my family was very comfortable. The views of the lake and mountains were incredible. Hoping to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Summer 2020
Everyone had a great time. Paddle boards and kayaks kept us busy on the water. Wiffle ball, corn hole and ping pong were great when not in the water. Although we were all adults, this is a great place for kids.
5.0 / 5.0
Terrific property.
This property is beautiful with amazing views. The house is roomy and comfortable with all the desired amenities. Kyaks and paddle boards for the lake are a wonderful plus.
5.0 / 5.0
Oyster Haven's Heaven
Very beautiful house with amazing attention to even the littlest details from fully stocked kitchen to the decorations to the welcome gift of a bottle of great wine. Warm and welcoming all around. Great communication with the owners. They are very responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a very pleasant one. Thank you!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Champlain?
The average price for a rental in Lake Champlain is R 4,805 per night. This rental is R 4,573 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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